An Ethiopian court has dropped terrorism charges against two Swedish journalists, but the two are still accused of supporting a terrorist organization. During court proceedings in Addis Ababa on Thursday, Judge Shemsu Sirgaga said there was insufficient evidence to pursue the more serious terrorism charge. The judge said investigative reporter Martin Schibbye and photojournalist Johan […]
Ethiopia Drops Terror Charge Against Swedes
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
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11th Tibetan Buddhist Self-Immolates in Southwestern China
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
China says a Tibetan nun has died after setting herself on fire in southwestern China. It was the 11th such self-immolation protest this year involving Buddhist monks and nuns in the restive region. The official Xinhua news agency says 35-year-old Qiu Xiang died at a road crossing in Sichuan province. The activist International Campaign for […]
US, France: Iran Needs to Meet Nuclear Obligations
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 8:30 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says Iran’s nuclear program poses a “continuing threat” and that he and France’s president agree on the need to maintain “unprecedented international pressure” on Tehran to meet its nuclear obligations. Mr. Obama commented Thursday after meeting with French leader Nicolas Sarkozy ahead of a summit of the world’s leading 20 economies […]
Eurozone Debt Crisis Focus of G20 Summit
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
Leaders of the world’s leading economies are meeting in the French resort city of Cannes to discuss global economic problems, with the summit dominated by the European debt crisis and questions about a Greek bailout deal. U.S. President Barack Obama met separately with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy – who lead […]
Obama: Resolving Eurozone Debt Crisis Primary Task of G20 Summit
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is in the French resort city of Cannes for a two-day summit with officials from the world’s leading 20 economies, a meeting expected to be dominated by the European debt crisis and Greece’s surprise move to put a proposed bailout deal to a popular vote. Speaking alongside French President Nicolas Sarkozy, […]
Suicide Bomber, Gunmen Attack Afghan Compound
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
Officials say a suicide bomber and gunmen have attacked a company that works with NATO forces in Afghanistan’s western Herat province. The attack Thursday began with a suicide car bombing outside the offices of Monaco-based ES-KO, followed by gunmen storming inside and launching an hours-long gunbattle with Afghan security forces. NATO said it provided air […]
Suspected US Drone Strike Kills 2 in Pakistan
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike has killed at least two militants in the North Waziristan tribal region near the Afghan border. The officials said the drone fired missiles into a house Thursday near the town of Miranshah, in a stronghold of the Taliban- and al-Qaida-linked Haqqani network. U.S. officials have never […]
China Warns of Rising Public Mistrust of Government
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
The official newspaper of China’s ruling Communist Party is warning of a growing “crisis of faith” among citizens that could lead to social unrest. An editorial in The People’s Daily says Thursday there is mounting public anger in many communities toward local officials over “forced demolitions” and official corruption. That anger has led to several […]
Greek PM Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting Ahead of Confidence Vote
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 5:55 am (UTC-5)
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is holding an emergency cabinet meeting on Thursday, as lawmakers in his ruling socialist party threaten to abandon his government over his controversial plan to put the country’s bailout package to a nation-wide vote. Socialist lawmaker Eva Kaili of the country’s ruling PASOK party said Thursday that she would not […]
UN Releases Figures on Asia-Pacific Humanitarian Efforts
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 5:50 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations’ humanitarian relief agency says it has provided more than $48 million this year for crisis and emergency response efforts throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including North Korea and Burma. In a report released Thursday, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says the money has gone to support recovery efforts in war-torn […]
